Eric Akin, M.D. and Alice Cherqui, M.D. with St. Bernards Neurosurgery in Jonesboro, Arkansas join us on the latest edition of Health Wav to discuss the field of neurosurgery — what it is, what the latest advancements are and how neurosurgery can improve someone's quality of life.

Dr. Lance Tuetken, a primary care physician with St. Bernards First Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas, breaks down everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and why you should get it as soon as possible.

* Dr. Tuetken references several reputable sources during our conversation. Here are some of those links:

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html

https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/covid-19-vaccine-faq

https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/landing/covid-19-vaccine

** To learn more about Dr. Tuetken, check out his physician spotlight at https://www.stbernards.info/news/physician-spotlight-dr-lance-tuetken.

St. Bernards Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Director Dr. Serena Vance and St. Bernards Nursing Director for Women's and Children's Services Dana Lands have dedicated much of their work this year helping new moms navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Health Wav, they share some of what they've learned during 2020 and how pregnant moms can have safe and joyous pregnancies.

Stacy Hindman, Director of Nutritional Services for St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offers advice for holiday meal preppers (and eaters) to make healthier nutrition choices between now and the end of the year.

What should you know right now about COVID-19? Hear about virus fatigue and anxiety, masks, long-term symptoms, vaccines and more from Dr. Shane Speights, dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Speights offers listeners a realistic—yet hopeful—outlook on our current state and how we can stop the spread of COVID-19 together.

Dr. Cassandra Nosser, a pediatric hospitalist with St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses how different viral infections may present themselves among children, how parents can keep their families well and when parents should seek medical care for their children.

Dr. Sharp Malak with Associated Radiologists, Ltd. and St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas discusses in detail why breast health services and screenings are more important than ever for women and men alike.

Dr. Mazin Khalil, a medical oncologist/hematologist with St. Bernards Cancer Center in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses recent work evaluating a clinical trial designed to lower recurrence risks for breast cancer patients.

Otalaryngologist Dr. Shane Smith with Otolaryngology and Facial Surgery Centre (OFSC) in Jonesboro, AR discusses some of the underlying causes of ear pain, and when someone should get medical assistance—especially if that pain is long-term. 

Dr. Brian Dickson with Jonesboro Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (JOSM) joins Health Wav to discuss how robotics are changing the landscape of knee replacement surgeries, including the ROSA® Knee System, which he currently uses.